Vadhavan Port To Add 23.2M TEU Capacity to India

23 Jul 2025 CW Team

The Vadhavan Port, a deep-draft facility situated along the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), is expected to significantly boost India's maritime capacity, adding 23.2 million TEUs to its container handling capabilities. This strategic development is poised to strengthen India's standing among global port hubs.

To support this growth, several key partnerships and skilling initiatives have been launched:

Vadhavan Port Project Ltd (VPPL) and Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to foster educational collaboration.
JNPA and Directorate General of Shipping: Another MoU has been inked to deliver skill training for local residents and project-affected individuals via certified Maritime Training Institutes.
VPPL and Sahyadri Farms: This partnership aims to boost rural entrepreneurship and enhance the agricultural value chain in the region.
NGO Partnerships for Technical Training: Ongoing programmes are training youth in heavy vehicle driving and mechanical skills.
WhatsApp Chatbot Initiative: VPPL has also introduced a chatbot to streamline communication with local youth, providing skilling programme details and registration support.

These efforts are part of a broader mission to ensure inclusive development and community integration around the Vadhavan Port project.

This information was shared by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

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